Blue Kite Wellness
Therapist in Chicago, IL
When everything feels like too much, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Our therapists see adults, teens, kids and families on Chicago’s South Side, by video anywhere in Illinois, and at home through Pathways to Success.
In person & telehealth
Kids, teens & adults
Medicaid & most insurance
About Blue Kite Wellness
Getting help shouldn't be this hard
Long waitlists. Offices across town. Insurance nobody seems to take. For a lot of families on the South Side, finding a therapist has meant hitting wall after wall. We opened our Chicago clinic to change that.
Whether it’s you, your teen or your whole family that’s struggling, you don’t need the right words or a crisis to start. You just need a first conversation. Our Chicago therapists see clients in person at our office at 2024 W 79th St and by telehealth.
Chicago, IL
South Side and online
What we help with
Our therapists use proven approaches like CBT, DBT and play therapy for younger kids, and they build the plan around your life, not the other way around.
Anxiety and stress
Constant worry, trouble sleeping, feeling on edge all the time. We help you find what's driving it and practice ways to calm it that work in your everyday life.
Depression
Feeling flat, stuck or exhausted no matter how much you rest. We meet you where you are and help you take small, real steps forward.
Trauma and PTSD
Loss, violence or other painful experiences can stay with you long after they're over. Our trauma-informed therapists go at your pace, and you decide what to share and when.
Kids, teens and families
Trouble at school, anger, shutting down, big changes at home. We work with kids and parents together, and kids under 21 with Medicaid may qualify for in-home support through Pathways to Success.
Men's mental health
Stress, anger, relationships and the pressure to hold it all together. A place to talk it through without judgment.
Grief, loss and life changes
Losing someone, a move, a breakup, a new baby, a job change. Change hits hard, and support helps you find your footing again.
Real people
Here when you’re ready
The Blue Kite difference
What it's like to work with us
We take the time to match you with a therapist who fits, and we check your insurance before your first visit so you know what to expect. Your therapist works with you on what matters most in your life right now, and if something isn’t working, we change the plan.
Need help beyond therapy? Our case management team can connect your family with resources and help with paperwork, and with your permission we can coordinate with your child’s school and other providers.
Three ways to meet your therapist
Choose what makes it easiest to keep showing up. A Spanish-speaking therapist is also available.
In our Chicago office
2024 W 79th St, near 79th and Damen. A private room and an hour that's yours, with extended hours for after work and school.
Telehealth anywhere in Illinois
Secure video sessions from wherever you have privacy. Same therapists, no commute, and you can switch between video and in-person.
At home, through Pathways to Success
For children and teens under 21 with Illinois Medicaid. A team that includes a therapist, a mentor and family support comes to your home, school or community.
How to start
Reach out
Click Start Today or call (630) 635-0577. Someone from our intake team will call you back.
Get matched
We check your insurance, tell you upfront what you'll pay, and match you with a Chicago therapist who fits your needs and schedule.
Your first session
In person or by video. We get to know you and what brought you in, with no pressure to share everything at once.
Keep going
You set goals that matter to you, and your therapist adjusts the plan as things start to get better.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you take Medicaid?
Yes. We accept Illinois Medicaid plans, including Aetna Better Health, Blue Cross Community Health Plans, CountyCare, Meridian, Molina and YouthCare, plus most major plans such as Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, UnitedHealthcare/Optum, Medicare and Tricare. We check your benefits before your first session so there are no surprise bills.
Where is the Chicago office?
We’re at 2024 W 79th St, just west of Damen Avenue on Chicago’s South Side, with extended hours for after work and school. Telehealth is also available anywhere in Illinois.
What areas do you serve?
Our Chicago office is on the South Side at 2024 W 79th St (60620), and we see families from neighborhoods like Auburn Gresham, Chicago Lawn, Ashburn, Englewood and Beverly. Telehealth is available anywhere in Illinois, and we also have an office in Wheaton.
What happens in the first session?
We get to know you: what’s going on, what you’ve already tried, and what you’d like to be different. Share as much or as little as you’re ready to.
How long is a session?
Most sessions are 53 to 60 minutes. The first appointment may run a little longer.
Can I start with telehealth and switch to in person later?
Yes. Many clients mix the two, coming into our Chicago office some weeks and meeting by video on others.
Do you see children and teens?
Yes. Our therapists work with kids and teens using play and art for younger children and talk therapy for teens, and they involve parents along the way. Families with Illinois Medicaid may also qualify for in-home support through Pathways to Success.
Clinically reviewed by the Blue Kite Wellness clinical team · Last reviewed October 2026
Start with one conversation
Click Start Today or call (630) 635-0577. We’ll match you with a Chicago therapist and help you get started, in person or by video.
If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 any time, or call 911.